Ben Sira 16:4

4 For by one that hath understanding shall the city be replenished, but the kindred of the wicked shall speedily become desolate.

Ben Sira 16:4 In-Context

2 Though they multiply, rejoice not in them, unless the fear of the Lord be with them.

3 Trust not thou in their life, neither respect their multitude; for one that is just is better than a thousand, and better it is to die without children than to have them that are ungodly.

4 For by one that hath understanding shall the city be replenished, but the kindred of the wicked shall speedily become desolate.

5 Many such things have I seen with mine eyes, and mine ear hath heard greater things than these.

6 In the congregation of the ungodly shall a fire be kindled, and in a rebellious nation wrath is set on fire.